Upcoming college students can take advantage of Cal Grants’ scholarships. (Photo: USNews.com)
Going to college is an exciting time for anyone. Still, it can also be a very financially demanding time, so any assistance from the federal or state governments of the United States is greatly appreciated by many and critical for many more.
Cal Grants are non-repayable scholarships that can help a student pay for college.
Who is eligible for a Cal Grant?
To be eligible, students must first apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) before the deadline, meet any eligibility and financial requirements, and have a minimum grade point average.
Upcoming college students can take advantage of Cal Grants’ scholarships. (Photo: HuffPost)
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Cal Grants can be used at any California University, California State University, or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent, career, or technical schools.
With three different types of Cal Grants available, A, B, and C, it can be challenging to determine which is best suited to a particular student’s situation.
However, no decision on which to apply is required because it is done automatically based on FAFSA and CADAA applications.
- Cal Grant A is worth up to $12,570 at a University of California campus, $5,742 at a California State University campus, and $9,220 at an independent college.
- Cal Grant B provides a monthly stipend of up to $1,648 and tuition and fee assistance after the first year. Students receive a living allowance and a tuition and fee award if it is renewed or rewarded after the first year (up to 12,570 dollars at a UC campus, up to 5,742 dollars at a CSU campus, and up to 9,220 dollars at independent colleges).
- Cal Grant C is more focused on technical or career education and provides a different level of funding than Cal Grants A and B.
With all these Cal Grants, upcoming college students can take advantage of these scholarships to help them with their academic journey.
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